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JACKSONVILLE - The 2012 South Division Champion Jacksonville Sharks announced Tuesday that Shark offensive lineman SirVincent Rogers has been placed on the AFL’s “Other League Exempt” list, as Rogers has signed with the Canadian Football League’s Toronto Argonauts.

The 26-year-old Rogers was assigned to the Jacksonville roster on a three-year contract on January 11. The AFL veteran spent the 2012 season with the Arizona Rattlers and was a key part of that team’s ArenaBowl XXV-winning squad. Rogers saw action in 15 of the Rattlers’ regular-season games – making two starts – and also started two playoff games during the team’s championship run.

Prior to beginning his AFL career, Rogers signed with the NFL’s Miami Dolphins as an undrafted free agent in 209, spending time with the team during training camp. The Jasper, Texas native spent his collegiate career at the University of Houston, where he was a teammate of Shark receiver Jeron Harvey.

Rogers becomes the first player assigned to Jacksonville’s 2013 roster to sign a contract with a CFL team. Wide receiver Jeremy Kelley signed a reserve/future contract with the NFL’s Indianapolis Colts in January. The Sharks will retain Rogers’ AFL rights while he is with the Argonauts.

About the Jacksonville Sharks

The Jacksonville Sharks are members of the Arena Football League (AFL). The ArenaBowl XXIV and back-to-back-to-back South Division Champions are presented by Sea Best Seafood and play all home games on Sea Best Field at the Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena. Season Tickets for the 2013 season are now available, two tickets as low as $185. To reserve your season tickets or for more information, please call (904) 621-0700. Follow the Sharks on facebook at facebook.com/jaxsharks and on Twitter @jaxsharks, as well as the Attack Dance Team at facebook.com/sharkattackdance and Chum at facebook.com/chumsharks.